`The Consultation Book of James Boswell Esquire of Auchinleck Advocate Who put on the Gown 29 July 1766. Written with his own hand.`
Scope and Contents
James Boswell’s case-book for the law sessions 1766-1772, listing the cases which he pleaded, together with the names of the agents, judges and opponents, and the fees received. Followed, from folio 12 verso, by lists, 1831-1833, of wines and spirits acquired from various merchants.
Dates
- Creation: 1766-1772, 1831-1833.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (ii + 77 + many blank folios. Folio.)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Presented to the Advocates` Library in 1905 by T D Wanliss, Ballarat.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented, 1925, by the Faculty of Advocates to the nation on the foundation of the National Library of Scotland.
Existence and Location of Copies
Microfilms available:
Mf.Sec.MSS.545;
Mf.Sec.MSS.100.
Genre / Form
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland
- Date
- 11 12 2013
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
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manuscripts@nls.uk